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WAEC Economics 2011 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following causes the demand curve to shift to the right?

  • A. A. A reduction in the size of population
  • B. B. An increase in the income of the buyerCorrect
  • C. C. The availability of substitutes
  • D. D. A decrease in price of the good

Explanation

An increase in consumer's income is capable of shifting the demand curve to the right. This is an increase in demand.

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